By all meteorological metrics, Thursday, May 1, was an absolutely perfect day at the 2014 New Orleans Jazz Fest. Clear skies, sunshine, no humidity and, at the start and finish of the day, cool temperatures. With the added bonus of relatively modest weekday crowds, it was a perfect day to simply roam around the Fair Grounds.

But there also were 10 stages with music, another with interviews, and a 12th just for kids. The musical offerings on Thursday were typically diverse, ranging from local favorites to visiting "guest" artists. Banjos and other acoustic instruments factored prominently in Thursday's offerings.

Do your tastes run more to jazz? Then perhaps you dug Dr. Lonnie Smith's Trio in the Jazz Tent. Or maybe you were thrilled by Galactic drummer Stanton Moore's jazzy set in the same tent even earlier in the day? Or maybe you dug old-school showman and pianist Ronnie Kole?

Let us know in the comments below: What was your best of the fest on Thursday?